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Nintendo Switch Online is adding 'Super Mario Bros. 2'
Nintendo Switch Online is adding two more gaming classics to its growing library of NES titles. Starting on February 13th, you'll be able to play Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby's Adventure on the subscription service. The second Super Mario game doesn't have multiplayer mode like its predecessor, but it has several protagonists to choose from in your battle to free the dream world from Wart the tyrant. You can play not just as Mario and Luigi, but also as Toad and Princess Toadstool.
A year (and change) of Virtually Overlooked
Sure, it's been more than a year since the first Virtually Overlooked column on February 22nd of last year, but then Virtually Overlooked is about more than what's currently available on the Virtual Console. Eh? Eh? It's virtually a year of Virtually Overlooked. Think of it this way, more VO columns makes for more value now, because we've been able to present more stuff at once in this feature.In that year-plus of columns, we've successfully predicted six games that would end up on some region's Virtual Console, and one awesome one that is about to: Ninja Spirit: The only bad part about Ninja Spirit coming out is that it means we can't write more Virtually Overlooked about it. The good part is that Ninja Spirit still exists! Also, now it's accessible. J.J. & Jeff: Since we told people that it was great, it has come out to overwhelmingly unfavorable response. We don't understand why people who love Wonder Boy and Adventure Island would so vehemently hate the same thing when it's about two idiots in suits instead of one kid in a grass skirt. Super Mario Bros. 2: It's hard to believe that a major Mario series game was ever absent from the Virtual Con-- oh, wait, Yoshi's Island. Aw, now we're sad. River City Ransom: Both Japan and Europe have it now, and all we can do is cry BARF! (and play the NES cartridge). Expect a major freakout upon U.S. release. Renegade: Actually, this one can stay in Japan. That's fine. StarTropics: Not only is this one out (to Alisha's delight), you have a shot at getting it for free! Akumajou Dracula X: Chi no Rondo: Just announced for Japan, this is probably the most-wanted game from the PC Engine's lineup. It's definitely the most-wanted by us. Castlevania is serious business. Not every Virtually Overlooked has been a success, however ... unless you consider just talking about awesome (or not awesome, but interesting) old games a "success." Which we do!We've collected the whole set of VO columns in an easily navigable interface, ready for your random browsing. Each entry in the gallery features a boxart and an excerpt from that game's column, along with a link to the full column. Just click on Nora to check it out! OKAY, OKAY. LET'S GO ON A TRIP.
Wii Warm Up: More favorites - Mario edition
Yesterday's topic got us thinking about another awesome game set to come out this year: Super Mario Galaxy. As we're sure you've noticed, there have been a few of these Mario games over the years (and spin-offs!), and each one tends to have something special. Then there are remakes, tie-ins ... Mario Kart, Mario Golf, Mario Tennis ... is there anything the crew can't do? But that isn't the question on the table. The question is: what's your favorite of the Mario games? Since there are so many different types and styles, we won't fuss if you choose a few favorites instead of just one.
Japan gets Friday VC bonus
Not content to release only five games this week, Nintendo has released a couple of bonus Virtual Console surprises in Japan. It's all stuff we already have, but we get the feeling Japan doesn't care. They'll be too busy tossing vegetables and getting inordinately creeped out by Phanto.Note to Nintendo: we will take extra Virtual Console games whenever you feel like giving us some. Super Mario Bros. USA (Famicom, 1 player, 500 Wii Points) Street Fighter II Turbo (Super Famicom, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)
VC Monday Madness: Super Mario 2, Ecco and Dragon Spirit
This week the Virtual Console gets a couple of good titles, which is good considering that there aren't many retail games for Wii owners to get their hands on. Blame the upcoming holiday, as it arrives mid-week and messes up our delicate game release cycle.Today's Virtual Console update includes: Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points) Ecco: The Tides of Time (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points) Dragon Spirit (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points) Anyone going to download some, or all, of these? If you're on the fence, be sure to stop by later for our VC Monday Madness video wrap-up.
